Ohio Alliance for Arts Education

Ohio Alliance for Arts Education Our mission is to ensure that the arts are an integral part
of the education of every Ohioan.

The Ohio Alliance for Arts Education (OAAE), a statewide arts education service organization, was founded in 1974 under the leadership of Dr. Dick Shoup and Jerry Tollifson. The organization has evolved overtime into a nationally recognized leader in arts education. Much of the organization’s success is based on a strong partnership among the Alliance, Ohio’s professional arts education organizati

ons (Ohio Music Education Association, Ohio Art Education Association, OhioDance, VSA Ohio, and the Ohio Educational Theatre Association), the Ohio Arts Council, and Ohio Department of Education. Working at the local, state, and federal levels through the efforts of a highly qualified and elected Board of Directors, our members, and a professional staff we have four primary areas of focus: building collaborations, professional development, advocacy, and capacity building. OAAE is funded in part for its day-to-day operation by the Ohio Arts Council. This support makes it possible for OAAE to operate its office in Columbus and to work statewide to ensure the arts are an integral part of the education of every Ohioan. Other support comes from Ohio Music Education Association, Ohio Art Education Association, Ohio Educational Theatre Association, VSA Ohio, OhioDance, Ohio Citizens for the Arts, and other OAAE members and donors. The Community Arts Education programs of central Ohio are financially assisted by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, the Ohio Arts Council, the Greater Columbus Arts Council, and other donors. We gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the financial support received from all of these outstanding agencies, organizations, and individuals throughout Ohio.

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06/15/2026

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🎹Don’t miss the Encore - Gates Mills Music & Ideas Festival continuing this month with inspiring performances and extraordinary musicians from around the world.

Hosted in collaboration with Baldwin Wallace Conservatory , an All-Steinway Institution!

06/15/2026

Now through June 13, Ongoing classes at the School of Dancing Wheels
At our fully accessible studios in Midtown Cleveland, the School of Dancing Wheels is a multi-arts school that offers classes throughout the week from September through June for individuals of all abilities, ages 3 to adult. The School of Dancing Wheels offers our community-level, physically integrated dance classes in-studio and online. Classes include Contemporary, Capoeira, Combo Class, Jazz Funk, Hip-Hop, Ballet/Wheelchair Technique, and Performance Ensemble.
For more information, go online, email [email protected], or call 216-432-0306. To register, visit https://dancingwheels.org/community-education/classes/ >.
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The Dancing Wheels Company

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Residents donated musical instruments at Shawnee High School as part of a statewide Music Matters Ohio initiative aimed at expanding access to music education for students.

06/02/2026
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06/02/2026

YES! This last issue for the summer is here: https://conta.cc/4vi7Uqm YOUR weekly way to be informed, read it now, share it please.

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06/01/2026

Residents donated musical instruments at Shawnee High School as part of a statewide Music Matters Ohio initiative aimed at expanding access to music education for students.

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05/26/2026

HERE IT IS! https://conta.cc/3RiSljT Your weekly way to stay informed. There are important and many legislative bills being passed and considered, including teacher salaries and required student courseworks. Read it, share it, thank you!

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05/19/2026

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77 S High Street, 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH
43215

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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